S/V Geisha in battle with Coast Guard during Conch Republic celebration

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Schooners Wharf Bar, Captains Meeting for Wreckers Race

Last race of the series is tomorrow @ 1pm.

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Mixture of sunset afterglow, water and lights across the Boca Chica Bridge.

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Perfect Beach day in #flkeys #keywest

Heavy rain on Saturday and high winds on Sunday gives way to a perfect beach day on Monday. Going to check out the Conch Republic reenactment of the secession this afternoon.

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Quinoa Salad for Tonight's Potluck

Had read about quinoa but never tried it so I picked up a box the other day and decided to try a salad. It is kind of like tabbouleh but a little different in texture. I washed the quinoa and then drained, then added double the water to the quinoa. I made a 12oz box so about 2 cups. I brought it to a boil, then tuned down to a simmer for about 15min. It gets soft and the kernels become translucent. Drain the excess water and set aside to cool. I put a towel over the bowl. Prior to serving peel one large cucumber and dice. Dice a tomato, 1/2 onion, a few baby carrots. I also seeded and diced a jalapeño pepper for a little kick.

I made the sauce using a little olive oil, white vinegar, and juice from 1/2 grapefruit, and a little sugar, along with some salt & pepper. Toss it all together with the previously cooked quinoa, sprinkle with some cilantro, fresh if you have it. Finally I garnished it with a sliced avocado (not pictured). Needless to say, most people really liked it, but you could tell the conservative eaters who didn't know what it was. They only took a tiny portion, then came back for seconds.

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Wind for Tomorrow

I must really be bored.

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Test Post

Just checking to see if this post to Blogger and to Twitter

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Connecting at Micky D's today.  Pouring rain, will have to go back and bail the dinghy soon.